GRIP: Sustainable Development in Monteverde, Costa Rica Arriving in the country of ticos and ticas in the middle of the night trying to understand everything from the language to the unique ways of living felt surreal. Although I was completely lost at first, I soon encountered a kind taxi driver who patiently engaged with my…
GRIP: Social Impact in Buenos Aires, Argentina Coming from a Spanish-speaking household, I assumed that adjusting to life in Buenos Aires would be seamless. I spoke Spanish—so why wouldn’t I blend in like a local? That illusion was quickly shattered, even before I landed. On my flight, I sat next to a native Argentinian whose…
GRIP: Taipei City Government Upon arriving in Taipei, I was immediately struck by the vibrant energy of the city—the fast pace, the sounds, and the buzz of daily life. On my first day at the Department for Youth, I joined the other interns for orientation on the 9th floor of the Taipei City Government Office.…
GRIP: Entrepreneurship in Montevideo, Uruguay Of the many stories I carry from my years in Spanish classes, one that has stayed with me and has proven to be surprisingly relevant during my time in Montevideo, was told by my sixth grade Spanish teacher. She had been living abroad in Spain and was recounting her day…
GRIP: Nursing Research at Trinity College Dublin Being abroad has surprised me in many ways, but one of my main takeaways so far is the amount of growth that can happen in an international setting. Penn’s Global Research and Internship program has taught me so many things, even in the first few weeks of being…
GRIP: Power Up Gambia The first two weeks of my internship have been an incredible journey, and I have learned so much in just the past few days. Between hands-on learning and navigating a completely new place, it’s been a very exciting time. On my first few days working at Bwiam General Hospital, I felt…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Traveling to Uganda and South Africa with PGDI was the perfect opportunity to combine both my academic and personal interests. We interviewed people from Jewish communities, which allowed me to explore deeper into my own culture, while understanding how Judaism looks different to people across the world. Uganda,…
PGS: Global Aging – Challenges and Opportunities Sophia, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the Spring 2025 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Bus rides The first drive from the airport into Blantyre can only be described as lush.…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Our experience in Cairo deeply connected with our academic and professional goals as students of International Relations and History. Seeing concepts from our coursework come to life—such as the wealth gap described in Connected in Cairo—made abstract discussions more tangible. For example, the stark contrast in the types…
A photo of my friends and I . PGS: Cairo as Palimpsest Hans, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Spring 2025 PGS. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. When I look back on my experience in Cairo I think…